71 items related to 'Vaccines'
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World’s first malaria vaccine rollout launched in Cameroon
The world’s first large-scale immunisation programme of the RTS,S malaria vaccine began today in 42 districts of Cameroon and is expected to deliver 662,000 doses. This marks a significant milestone…
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How can we leverage social and behaviour change to make malaria history?
As the team from Malaria Consortium interacted with over 130 delegates at the 2023 RBM Partnership to End Malaria Social and Behaviour Change Working Group meeting in Abidjan under the topic…
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World’s second malaria vaccine comes at a critical time for child survival
In a major milestone in the fight against malaria, the Oxford R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine received the World Health Organization (WHO)’s recommendation for use in children at risk. This moment paves…
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Accelerating introduction of life saving vaccines for children
Today, government representatives from Chad, Guinea, Somalia and South Sudan come together to take part in a pivotal workshop, co-convened by Malaria Consortium, that will support efforts to…
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New modelling analysis helps answer questions about optimising use of perennial malaria chemoprevention and its use in combination with RTS,S
A new study using disease modelling – published last month in the Malaria Journal by a team of researchers from organisations including Northwestern University, Malaria Consortium, the National…
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Implementing a subnational COVID-19 vaccination campaign in South Sudan
We are conducting a seven-day vaccination campaign in Aweil South to promote vaccination efforts and encourage community uptake.
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Providing essential healthcare services in South Sudan
Through HPF3, a multi-donor fund focused on strengthening health services, we have supported increased access to integrated health services.
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Unlocking universal health coverage: Impact report 2022
This report highlights how Malaria Consortium is contributing towards universal health coverage.
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Top reads of 2022
2022 was a busy year at Malaria Consortium! Thanks to our supporters, we were able to work with communities and governments across Africa and Asia to strengthen health systems, improve access to…
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We must do more to increase equitable access to essential health services
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), at least 400 million people still lack access to one or more essential health services. Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is a goal adopted by the…
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Why we must increase access to lifesaving pneumonia interventions for children
As COP27 is underway this week in Sharm el-Sheikh, the world is reminded of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), set by the United Nations, one of which is to catalyse action against climate…
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R21 malaria vaccine gives up to 80 percent protection
Impressive trial results for the R21/Matrix-M were published yesterday in the Lancet showing up to 80 percent protection against malaria in children aged five to 17 months. The vaccine, developed by…
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Vaccine hesitancy: a key consideration for successful uptake of malaria vaccine
Whilst the COVID-19 vaccine was developed in an unprecedented timeframe, it has taken combined efforts, spanning 30 years, for a malaria vaccine to reach the potential for wide-scale distribution. In…
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Greater support needed for health systems in high disease burden countries to ensure equitable distribution of malaria vaccine
Alongside the announcement of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) framework for the allocation of limited malaria vaccine supply published earlier this week, Malaria Consortium published Vaccines:…
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21st meeting of WHO's MPAG brings fresh momentum to the fight against malaria in Africa
The 21st meeting of the Malaria Policy Advisory Group (MPAG), part of the World Health Organisation (WHO)’s Global Malaria Programme (GMP), took place virtually this week, from 23 to 24 March. The…
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Building resilient communities in South Sudan
We are targeting a combined 32,889 people in flood-affected areas of Aweil South county to close the gap in access to health facilities.
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The 6th European Union - African Union Summit: A renewed partnership?
Last month, European and African Heads of State met for the 6th European Union and African Union Summit in Brussels, held two years later than originally planned due to the coronavirus pandemic.…
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Snapshot of 2021
The past year has dealt us a paradoxical mix of highs and lows. After decades of research and investment, the world rejoiced at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommendation that the…
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Our top five blogs of 2021
In spite of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, over the last 12 months we continued to deliver projects and, in some cases, significantly expand our work, ensuring communities were supported and…
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WHO recommends RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine for children in sub-Saharan Africa
Today, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced that there is evidence to recommend that the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine should be provided to reduce malaria disease and burden in children living…